Farhiya Hussein is a Print Writer at NationAfrica, where she covers a diverse range of topics including elections, government, politics, public policy, and health news. Her work often intersects with themes of regional interest and world news, as well as climate change and environmental issues. Farhiya has been recognized for her contributions to journalism, being honoured as the Best Journalist of the Year 2023 at the Mombasa Youth Awards and featured in outlets such as Business Daily Africa and The Eastleigh Voice.
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Farhiya's focus is on local news, particularly crime, government & politics, tragedy, and social issues in Kenya. Her coverage heavily revolves around evolving stories and breaking news with a significant emphasis on government announcements.
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By: Carolyne Kubwa, Charles Adinda, Martin Kinyanjui, Farhiya Hussein, Lucy Mumbi, Margaret Wanjiru, Bashir Mbuthia, Rachael Mutabasi, Alfred Onyango, Amina Wako, Erick Kariuki, Maureen Kinyanjui, Mary Wambui
The High Court has certified as urgent an application accusing National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula of defying conservatory orders barring him from engaging in partisan political campaigns while in office.
By: Mary Wambui, Barack Oduor, Farhiya Hussein, Maureen Kinyanjui, Rachael Mutabasi, Lucy Mumbi, Amina Wako, Charles Adinda, Margaret Wanjiru, Bashir Mbuthia, Erick Kariuki, Carolyne Kubwa
The former Law Society of Kenya president has urged authorities to go after those who allegedly organise and finance political violence, saying arresting perpetrators alone will not end the cycle of violence.
By: Alfred Onyango, Lucy Mumbi, Farhiya Hussein, Charles Adinda, Erick Kariuki, Mary Wambui, Barack Oduor, Margaret Wanjiru, Maureen Kinyanjui, Bashir Mbuthia, Amina Wako, Abdirahman Khalif, Rachael Mutabasi, Carolyne Kubwa
Justice Alexander Muteti orders the Inspector General and DCI Director to personally appear in court on July 20 after they failed to honour an earlier summons in a habeas corpus case involving three missing Kenyans.
By: Maureen Kinyanjui, Mary Wambui, Erick Kariuki, Abdirahman Khalif, Bashir Mbuthia, Barack Oduor, Margaret Wanjiru, Rachael Mutabasi, Charles Adinda, Farhiya Hussein, Carolyne Kubwa, Amina Wako, Lucy Mumbi
The governor said recent figures cited by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale should not be used to assess the performance of county health facilities because they covered both public and private health institutions across Mombasa.
By: Bashir Mbuthia, Carolyne Kubwa, Rachael Mutabasi, Amina Wako, Farhiya Hussein, Lucy Mumbi, Mary Wambui, Alfred Onyango, Maureen Kinyanjui, Erick Kariuki, Charles Adinda, Margaret Wanjiru
The committee, chaired by North Mugirango MP Joash Nyamoko, had on Tuesday summoned officials from the State Department for Lands and Physical Planning to respond to four petitions regarding land disputes affecting individuals and communities across the country.
By: Bashir Mbuthia, Erick Kariuki, Abdirahman Khalif, Carolyne Kubwa, Alfred Onyango, Mary Wambui, Lucy Mumbi, Farhiya Hussein, Amina Wako, Charles Adinda, Maureen Kinyanjui, Margaret Wanjiru, Rachael Mutabasi
The DCI said the suspect was placed under medical observation after his arrest. Detectives reported that he has so far expelled 38 pellets containing suspected narcotic drugs weighing a total of 570 grams.
By: Bashir Mbuthia, Erick Kariuki, Carolyne Kubwa, Alfred Onyango, Mary Wambui, Lucy Mumbi, Farhiya Hussein, Amina Wako, Charles Adinda, Maureen Kinyanjui, Margaret Wanjiru, Rachael Mutabasi
Argentina earned their place through resilience, patience and the enduring quality of their captain, who once again proved that even when he waits until the closing moments to shape a game, he often leaves the biggest mark of all.
By: Bashir Mbuthia, Erick Kariuki, Carolyne Kubwa, Alfred Onyango, Mary Wambui, Lucy Mumbi, Farhiya Hussein, Rachael Mutabasi, Charles Adinda, Maureen Kinyanjui, Margaret Wanjiru, Amina Wako
The electoral agency urged residents of Ol Kalou to turn out peacefully and exercise their democratic right, while advising the public to rely on its official platforms for accurate and verified election updates.
By: Lucy Mumbi
The concerns were raised on Wednesday after Environment CS Deborah Barasa appeared before the legislators to respond to questions on the government’s.
By: Farhiya Hussein, Erick Kariuki, Margaret Wanjiru, Alfred Onyango, Carolyne Kubwa, Abdirahman Khalif, Lucy Mumbi, Mary Wambui, Charles Adinda, Bashir Mbuthia, Rachael Mutabasi, Maureen Kinyanjui, Amina Wako
The conservatory orders mean the Ministry of Interior cannot, for now, supervise, administer or exercise authority over IPOA under Executive Order No. 2 of 2023, preserving the agency's position as an independent civilian police oversight body.
